Code Blue extended through Jan. 8 in Montgomery County

A Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency Extension has been issued again for the area in anticipation of extremely cold temperatures.

The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared an extension of the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service.

The Code Blue Declaration Extension has been issued for Montgomery County through 12 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. During this time, nighttime temperatures and/or wind chills are expected to be at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The Code Blue was declared Monday, Dec. 25, extended Dec. 29, and was set to expire 4 p.m. Tuesday.

A Code Blue Cold Weather Declaration is made in Montgomery County when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter. A Code Blue is called when the combination of air temperature and wind chill is anticipated to be 20 degrees Fahrenheit or less.